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This document provides an introduction to cloud computing. It defines cloud computing as the distribution of computing resources over the Internet. The document discusses the advantages of cloud computing like scalability and reduced costs, as well as disadvantages like network dependency and loss of control. It describes the three main cloud computing architectures - Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Finally, it discusses applications of cloud computing for business use, personal use, and lists some popular cloud service providers.

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Coding & Tech Lesson 6 Notes

This document provides an introduction to cloud computing. It defines cloud computing as the distribution of computing resources over the Internet. The document discusses the advantages of cloud computing like scalability and reduced costs, as well as disadvantages like network dependency and loss of control. It describes the three main cloud computing architectures - Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Finally, it discusses applications of cloud computing for business use, personal use, and lists some popular cloud service providers.

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Diploma in Introduction to
Technology

Cloud
Computing

INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY
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Contents
3 Lesson outcomes

Overview of cloud computing

4 Cloud computing architectures

6 Applications of cloud computing

7 References

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Lesson outcomes
In this lesson, we will learn all about cloud computing and what it is,
we will explore cloud computing versus traditional systems as well as
the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing. You will also
learn about cloud computing architecture and the applications of cloud
computing for business use, personal use and identify popular cloud
service providers.

Overview of cloud computing

What is cloud computing?

Cloud computing is the distribution of computing resources—including hardware and software—over the Internet
(“the cloud”). (Microsoft)

Traditional computing Advantages of cloud computing

• On-site storage and computing • Scalability


• Expensive to maintain • Business continuity
• No guarantee of uptime • Collaboration efficiency
• Security issues • Reduce costs

Cloud Computing
Disadvantages of cloud computing
• Processing and storing big data is not as
• Network dependency
straightforward as with traditional databases.
• Pay to scale
• Data sources from various repositories
• Loss of control
• Data is not standardised
• Security
• Requires more computing power
• Unknown correlations to reveal meaningful
information

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Cloud computing architectures

Types of architectures

Cloud computing generally consists of three different architecture implementations


• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

IaaS is the most common type of cloud computing services that allow users to rent IT infrastructure from a cloud
provider.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS is an approach used for delivering software applications over the Internet.

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

PaaS refers to the supply of an on-demand environment for developing, testing, delivering and managing software
applications. (ESDS, 2018)

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Architecture features

(Source: Watts and Raza, 2019)

NOTES

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Applications of cloud computing

Cloud computing for business use

Cloud computing for business use can vary significantly depending on an organisations business processes and
existing infrastructure.
• Business intelligence
• Data warehousing
• Data backup

Cloud computing for personal use

Usually implementing cloud computing systems at home is a very simple process given that cloud solutions for
personal use do not involve complex business processes.
• G Suite
• OneDrive
• Stadia

Cloud service providers

A cloud service provider is an external company which offers a cloud-based platform. This could include IaaS, PaaS
and SaaS.
• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• IBM Cloud

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References
• Dominguez, R. (2020) Cloud Computing - What and How - Folk Fest. Available at: https://folkfests.org/cloud-
computing-what-and-how/
• ESDS (2018) Cloud Computing – Types of Cloud. Available at: https://www.esds.co.in/blog/cloud-computing-types-
cloud/#sthash.sAc6voJP.BAyOP3sv.dpbs
• Medium (2019) Cloud Computing vs Traditional IT Infrastructure | by Sorable | Medium. Available at: https://medium.
com/@sorable/cloud-computing-vs-traditional-it-infrastructure-84f0d08bae13
• Microsoft (no date) What Is Cloud Computing? A Beginner’s Guide | Microsoft Azure. Available at: https://azure.
microsoft.com/en-us/overview/what-is-cloud-computing/
• Watts, S. and Raza, M. (2019) SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS: What’s The Difference and How To Choose – BMC Blogs. Available
at: https://www.bmc.com/blogs/saas-vs-paas-vs-iaas-whats-the-difference-and-how-to-choose/

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